MSI Gaming G243CV 24" 2024

The G243CV scores 23.1 out of 100 in our database, dragged down by 16th percentile color performance and 10th percentile ergonomics. The 1ms response time and 75Hz refresh rate are fine for casual play, but 250 nits brightness is dim. At $269 USD, you're paying for the curve and not much else.

The 1ms response time is the one spec that keeps this thing from being a total write-off. It's fast enough for casual shooters and racing games, and the 75Hz refresh rate with FreeSync support means you won't see tearing if your GPU can keep up. But the 250 nits brightness is dim by modern standards, and the color gamut, while marketed as wide, lands at the 16th percentile in our database. That's a weak spot for a panel claiming gaming credentials. The 1500R curve adds a bit of immersion on a 24-inch screen, but at 1080p you're not getting the pixel density to make that curve feel premium. Performance overall sits at the 66th percentile, which is solid but unremarkable.

Stacked against the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG, Alienware AW3425DW, Samsung Odyssey G60SD, LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B, and Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA, the G243CV is playing a completely different game. Those competitors are OLED panels with high refresh rates and premium color performance. The G243CV's 75Hz refresh rate and 250 nits brightness look ancient next to them. The only thing the MSI has going for it is the price tag, and even that isn't low enough to justify the gap in quality. If you're on a strict budget and just need a curved screen for casual gaming, this works. If you want anything resembling modern gaming performance, every one of those competitors beats it handily.

At $269 USD, the G243CV is priced like a budget monitor but delivers budget-minus performance in key areas. The 2-pack bundle listing on Newegg might soften the blow if you need two screens, but as a single purchase this is a tough sell. You're paying for the curve and the 1ms response time, and not much else. The display quality, color accuracy, and ergonomics all fall below what we'd expect at this price point. If you can find it on sale, maybe. At full price, your money goes further elsewhere.

The MSI G243CV lands at 23.1 out of 100 in our database, which puts it near the bottom of the gaming monitor pile. The headline specs sound okay on paper, 24 inches, 1080p, 75Hz, 1ms response, but the numbers behind those numbers tell a rougher story. Color performance sits at the 16th percentile, ergonomics at the 10th, and social proof at the 13th. This is a budget monitor wearing a gaming badge, and the data backs that up.

Skip this if you care about color accuracy, brightness, or ergonomics. The 16th percentile color performance and 250 nits brightness make it a poor choice for photo editing, design work, or even bright-room gaming. The 10th percentile ergonomics mean no height adjustment, no swivel, nothing. If you're spending $269 USD, you can find flat panels with better panels and stands. This is only worth considering if you specifically want a curved screen on a tight budget and don't mind the compromises.

The MSI G243CV is a budget curved monitor that delivers exactly what its spec sheet promises, and not a bit more. The 1ms response time and FreeSync support are genuinely useful for casual gaming, but the dim panel, weak color performance, and nonexistent ergonomics make it hard to recommend at $269 USD. Our data puts it at 23.1 out of 100 overall, and that feels right. It's a monitor for people who want a curved screen and don't care about much else.